UnitedHealthcare eliminating prior authorization for more than 60 radiology services

The nation’s largest commercial insurer is eliminating prior authorization requirements for more than 60 radiology services beginning next month.
UnitedHealthcare announced on Aug. 1 that the total reductions across all specialties represent nearly 20% of overall procedural volumes. The Minnetonka, Minnesota-based insurer said it will begin making the changes in its Medicare Advantage, commercial, Oxford and individual exchange plans on Sept. 1.

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